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Summary
Wherefore in all things it behoved him to be made like unto his brethren, that he might be a merciful and faithful high priest in things pertaining to God, to make reconciliation for the sins of the people.
A merciful
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Bible References
It
Hebrews 2:11
For both he that sanctifies, and those who are sanctified, are all of one Father: for which reason, he is not ashamed to call them brethren, saying:
Philippians 2:7
but he divested himself by taking the form of a servant, and being made in the likeness of men:
A merciful
Hebrews 3:2
who is faithful to him that appointed him, as Moses also was faithful in all his house.
Hebrews 4:15
For we have not a high priest that can not sympathize with our infirmities; but he was tempted in all things like ourselves, yet without sin.
Hebrews 5:1
For every high priest chosen from among men, is appointed for men, in things pertaining to God, that he may offer gifts and sacrifices for sins:
To make
Romans 5:10
For if, while we were enemies, we were reconciled to God by the death of his Son, much more, having been reconciled, shall we be saved by his life.
2 Corinthians 5:18
And all these things are from God, who has reconciled us to himself through Jesus Christ, and has given to us the ministry of reconciliation;
Ephesians 2:16
and that he might reconcile both, in one body, to God, through the cross, having by it put to death the cause of enmity;
Colossians 1:21
And you, who were formerly alienated and enemies in your mind by wicked works, yet now has he reconciled
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John 11:35
Jesus wept.